PLT Health Solutions joined the NPA as a Voting Board Member, with Joe Weiss rejoining its Board.
Joe Weiss, PLT's Global Head of Brand Management | Image courtesy of PLT Health Solutions
In a March 31, 2025, press release, PLT Health Solutions announced it had joined the nonprofit organization the Natural Products Association (NPA) as a Voting Board Member. Additionally, PLT's Global Head of Brand Management, Joe Weiss, has rejoined the NPA’s Board of Directors.
"We're thrilled to welcome PLT Health Solutions to our growing roster of members," stated Daniel Fabricant, PhD, president and CEO of the NPA, in the press release. "I have had the opportunity of working closely with Joe Weiss for over a decade on initiatives that affect the industry. PLT Health Solutions has a reputation for high standards and solid business practices and I look forward to adding their voice to our advocacy and educational efforts.”
The NPA is focused on the interests of the natural product industry, representing the interests of 10,000 natural product retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributers. With over 1900 members, it is the oldest and largest organization representing the industry’s consumers, manufacturers, and retailers.
"Over our nearly 75-year history, PLT Health Solutions has always been a supporter of high standards for clinical science, ingredient integrity, quality and sustainability,” stated Weiss. “The Natural Products Association is a leading advocate for companies like PLT and our customers. Their work on behalf of consumers and companies on both state and federal legislation aligns with our own company goals and their promotion of sensible and effective standards will help us and our customers grow as we support health and wellness.”
Previously, while President of Nutrition21, LLC., Weiss had held a position on NPA’s Board of Directors.
"My experience as a Board Member of NPA has allowed me to work with a broad range of colleagues and companies who I think will benefit for getting to know PLT better,” he stated. “We are looking forward to engaging with other member companies and adding PLT's voice to a dialogue that can move our industry ahead.”
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